For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,382 students in Fayette County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IA are Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turkey Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Pine
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Grades: PK-3
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
North Fayette Valley Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Starmont Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Rank: #66.
Starmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
West Central Pk - 8 School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #88.
Wings Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 8th Ave Ne
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Grades: 1-4
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
Oelwein Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 12th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
200 N Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-3851
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-3851
Grades: 4-5
| 105 students
412 2nd Ave Nw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Grades: 2
| n/a students
345 East Burger
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Grades: 1-2
| 120 students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
200 North Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Grades: 1
| 77 students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5891
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5891
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Grades: 6-12
| 248 students
305 Pember, 305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IA include Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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